Congratulations to our inaugural Neogine arts sponsorship recipient Site-specific.co.nz. A theatre company with a real difference; contemporary theatre that's not in a theatre. Look out for their upcoming appearance in the February 2007 Fringe Festival with 'Hotel'. A hyper-naturalistic exploration of the space and time; who inhabits hotel rooms? Performed in a luxury apartment high above the Courtenay Place quarter. All design by Neogine, naturally. Make sure you book early.

How do you go about bringing these two disparate parties together, head and heart, left and right hemispheres, strategic and creative personalities? By viewing them as part of a greater whole and integrating their strengths. In practical terms, that might mean moving people and combining offices; putting your left and right brained thinkers together, or inviting your creative agency to join strategy meetings.

Sounds pretty scary and rather early, but if you want the perfect gift or card for your staff or clients, now is the time to think about it. Only 4 months till Santa lifts off from the North Pole.

We are presently working on Telecom New Zealand’s staff gift, for the fourth year in a row. From concepts, to sourcing products, to designs through to final delivery - we do it all. The final gift is top-secret, a special something to appeal to an internationally diverse group with a subtle hint of ‘south pacific holidays’, yet staying true to Telecom’s brand (of course!)

The response to our call for sponsorship application has been awesome. We’ve had some amazing applications, and we're negotiating our first sponsorship right now! Of course, we're not satisfied with just one - we want another one! Are you an underrated arts organization, managing star talent but lacking exposure? Seeking a commercial partner and sponsor? Then get in touch! Call or email cam@neogine.

Make sure you have a little bit of time on your hands, before clicking this link. An online game, developed by a couple of designers in the Czech Republic, mystical, intricate and absolutely mind-blowing! But careful, it's rather addictive!

Just like their parents - but who belongs to who?

Say hello to our very own new breed of thinkers :) Looking at the world with wide eyes and always hungry for everything new…well, they stick a lot stuff in their mouths anyway. We’ve had lots of request for pictures of the neogine babies, so we thought we’d share them with everyone! Can you guess who belongs to who?

We’ve all heard of that old saying, ‘the heart of the matter’. For centuries the heart has been a vital symbol of human endeavor and was once considered to be the core of our being. We talk of people being ‘big hearted’, or things being ‘heart felt’. What if you thought of this universal emblem as the core of your business? Is your Brand Heart connected to your Business Head?.

Small agency makes big returns to NZ

Are you an underrated arts organisation managing star talent but lacking in exposure? Seeking a commercial partner and sponsor? Lets talk! Last year Neogine sponsored nearly $30,000 in communication advice and design services to not-for-profit organisations. This year we’re also looking for a partner in the arts. Know an organisation or project that’s worthwhile, then get in touch. Call or email cam@neogine.

San Francisco’s Kid Beyond Music Sensation

Remember the early 80’s? Beatboxing. It was big, right? Some of us might have even attempted it. Put away your microphones. Give up your no talent dream of being a musical artist. Kid Beyond is a band in a box and he does it all live. No backing tracks pre-recorded. Listen to his ‘Portishead’ cover of ‘Wandering Star’. It’s jaw dropping. And that bit of software he’s using; Ableton Live… it can actually cause you to loose time it’s so engrossing. You heard it here first.

We are very pleased to share with you that for the second year running we have supported the ‘Time to Remember’ campaign for hospice’s around NZ. This year’s Appeal Week runs from the 14 - 21 May, and with so many ways to contribute, we hope you can find the ‘time’ to support them.